Packing Team Leader
Cuisine Centre
SmartParc SEGRO, Derby, UK
Hourly Pay Rate: £16.25
About the Role
The Packing Team Leader is responsible for leading the packing team to ensure all products are packed accurately, safely, and on time in line with the production plan. The role ensures products meet quality, food safety, and customer specifications while maintaining full product traceability and supporting the achievement of daily operational targets.
Working Hours
40 hours per week
Monday – Friday: 07:30 – 16:00
Flexibility and occasional overtime required to meet operational demands.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the packing team to achieve daily production and packing targets.
Ensure products are packed accurately in line with product specifications and build guides.
Maintain full product traceability through accurate documentation, date coding, and FIFO.
Carry out in-process and finished goods quality checks.
Complete production and packing documentation accurately and within required timescales.
Monitor packing materials and report shortages or stock discrepancies.
Support waste reduction initiatives and ensure waste is recorded and disposed of correctly.
Maintain compliance with GMP, quality, food safety, and hygiene standards.
Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing Health & Safety policies and PPE requirements.
Lead, support, and motivate the packing team to achieve operational targets.
Report quality, stock, or production issues promptly to the Production Manager.
Work collaboratively across departments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Skills & Experience
Essential
Strong communication skills.
Good numeracy and literacy skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
IT literate.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Flexible, proactive, and adaptable.
Positive, "can-do" attitude and strong team player.
Previous experience leading or supervising a team.
Desirable
Knowledge of food hygiene and quality standards.
Previous experience in food manufacturing, packing, or production.
About Cuisine Centre
As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Cuisine Centre is the food production arm of the UK's largest contract catering business. We prepare millions of quality meals each year across our five meal ranges, serving customers nationwide across a variety of sectors.
Our people are the secret ingredient to our success. We invest in your development, creating opportunities to grow your career while delivering fresh, flavour-first food.
Our Four Core Values
Be a Foodist! – We are driven by a passion for food and culinary excellence.
Do the Right Thing – We act with integrity and honesty.
Take Responsibility – We take ownership of our actions and their impact.
Have Respect & Compassion – We put our people at the centre of everything we do.
If you're looking for a role in a growing food production business, where your work feels as good as it tastes, we'd love to hear from you.
Your Benefits
Free breakfast and lunch on shift.
Free on-site parking.
Convenient public transport links.
Perks at Work – discounts, rewards, and wellbeing support.
Career development and progression opportunities.
"Pride in Every Plate" recognition scheme.
Mental, physical, and financial wellbeing support.
Company pension scheme.
Free Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to our employee networks across Compass Group UK&I. We want all our team members to feel empowered and valued to create an inclusive workplace culture.
